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Lionfish and Scorpionfish: Lionfish and Scorpionfish belong to the
Scorpaenidae family. The genera of available fish include Rhinopias, Scorpaenopsis, Taenianotus, Pterois, and Dendrochirus.
The size of these fish varies, but most members reach an average length of seven inches in an aquarium. The largest member of this family
can reach an adult size of over 20 inches in length
in the wild.
All members of this family are venomous; The sting from these fish is quite painful, and the reaction to its sting varies among individuals. In the unlikely event that breathing difficulty or vomiting occurs, seek medical help immediately. Lionfish are not usually aggressive and most stings result from inattentiveness while cleaning the aquarium. The diet consists of meaty foods such as live shrimp (including ornamental shrimp), live fish, and sometimes, crustacean flesh. Click on thumbnails for more information.
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